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PNB Housing Finance Strengthens its Commitment to Women’s Education with Comprehensive Scholarship Support for Students of Miranda House

September 9, 2026

Supports over 200 meritorious female students from underserved backgrounds covering the full duration of their graduation programs, ahead of International Literacy Day New Delhi, 9th September 2026: On the occasion of International Literacy Day on 8th September, PNB Housing Finance awarded scholarships to over 200 meritorious girl students of Miranda House, University of Delhi, reinforcing the commitment to strengthening women education and empowerment. As part of its Pehel Shiksha education intervention, the Company extended its support to girls from underserved backgrounds with scholarships covering the full duration of their three-year graduation programs across diverse streams. Access to higher education remains a significant challenge for many talented young women from economically disadvantaged families. By providing support throughout the duration of the

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TCS Literacy Programme empowers 2.7 million learners annually

September 9, 2026

Advancing literacy and learning opportunities across communities, enabling millions to build sustainable livelihoods and better futures Mumbai, 8th September 2026: Marking International Literacy Day, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, reiterated its commitment to empowering individuals and communities through literacy, digital inclusion, and technology-driven learning. At the forefront of its efforts is the TCS Literacy Programme. Launched by Dr. F.C. Kohli, it has been transforming lives for over 26 years by addressing literacy needs, particularly among women and underserved communities, enabling greater participation in mainstream society in India’s growing digital economy. Since inception, the programme has empowered more than 5.1 million beneficiaries and 493,928 facilitators. In FY26 alone,

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M3M Foundation’s iMpower Marks Seven Years with Expansion to Lucknow, Inaugurates Two Multi-Activity Resource Centres

September 9, 2026

In collaboration with Bal Raksha Bharat, the centres will strengthen community-based support for children and vulnerable migrant families Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh | 8th September 2026: Marking seven years of its journey of supporting migrant communities, M3M Foundation’s iMpower programme has expanded its community-based support network with the inauguration of two iMpower Multi-Activity Resource Centres (iMpower-MACs) in Lucknow, in collaboration with Bal Raksha Bharat (Save the Children India). The new centres at SBI Colony–Sachivalaya Colony, near Engineering College Chauraha, and Vinayakpuram, Lucknow, were inaugurated by Dr. Aishwarya Mahajan, Managing Trustee and President, M3M Foundation along with Sanjay Sharma, Director – Resource Mobilization & External Engagement, Bal Raksha Bharat. The centres will provide safe and inclusive spaces for children and adolescents, while

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Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Inaugurates Used PET Bottle Collection Drive at Velankanni Festival 2026

September 8, 2026

Nagapattinam/Velankanni, September 08, 2026: Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB), in collaboration with the Velankanni Special Grade Town Panchayat, the Nagapattinam District Administration, and implementation partner Sangam Pratishthan, inaugurated GreenSweep, a ‘Used PET Bottle-Free Velankanni Festival 2026’ drive under its ‘GreenSweep’ initiative during the annual Velankanni Festival. The initiative was inaugurated in the presence of Thiru. K. J. Praveen Kumar, I.A.S., District Collector, Nagapattinam; Tmt. A. Diana Sharmila, Chairman, Velankanni Special Grade Town Panchayat; Thiru. Thomas Alva Edison, Vice Chairman, Velankanni Special Grade Town Panchayat; Thiru D. Kaliyaperumal, Special Executive Officer, and Thiru Subramanyam, Sanitary Officer, Thiru. Dr. Pradeep V. Krishna Kumar, MBBS., DPH., DIH., MBA, Deputy Director of Public Health, Nagapattinam District, along with government officials, community members, visitors, and devotees.

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State Bank of India partners with Bisleri International Pvt Ltd to drive responsible plastic waste management under Bisleri’s “Bottles for Change” initiative

September 7, 2026

Mumbai, September 5, 2026: State Bank of India (SBI), nation’s largest bank, today signed a Letter of Association with Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd. to drive responsible plastic waste management across branches/offices of SBI. As part of the collaboration, Bisleri will carry out training and awareness sessions for SBI employees and housekeeping staff on responsible plastic waste management, collection of used plastic waste from SBI offices and sending for recycling. “Bottles for Change” is an initiative from Bisleri – India’s leading packaged water brand, through which the company engages institutions, housing societies, corporates, and communities to create awareness on responsible plastic waste management. This partnership between SBI and Bisleri is also aimed to support India’s transition towards a circular economy by

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Seven Years of iMpower: Building a Future for the People Behind India’s Growth

September 5, 2026

How M3M Foundation’s first flagship initiative grew from one community centre in Gurugram into a seven-year movement reaching thousands of children, women and families across five states. There are initiatives that begin with a programme. And then there are initiatives that begin with a question. For M3M Foundation, that question was simple but significant: if India’s cities are growing with the contribution of migrant workers and underserved communities, who is making sure their families and children are able to grow with them? The answer began taking shape in 2019 with iMpower—M3M Foundation’s first flagship initiative. Its purpose was never limited to putting children into classrooms. It was about creating the conditions that make learning possible and meaningful—early childhood care, continued

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UltraTech to scale up supply chain electrification with 600+ heavy-duty electric truck fleet

September 3, 2026

To transport 5 million MT of clinker and other key materials with potential of over 1,17,000 tonnes of net annual CO₂ reduction, displacing the equivalent of 39 million litres of diesel per year. UltraTech Cement Limited, an Aditya Birla Group company and the world’s largest cement company by sales volume and capacity outside China, announced today that it will scale up its electric vehicle fleet in its logistics operations to 600+ EV trucks by December 2026. UltraTech has signed service contracts with leading EV prime mover manufacturers including Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland, IPLTech, Energy in Motion and Sany along with their subsidiaries and other third-party logistic providers to deploy EV trucks. The total fleet of 600+ EV trucks will transport

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Mpower’s Mpowered Voices Brings Mental Health Conversations

September 1, 2026

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India What happens when conversations around mental health move beyond formal settings and into spaces where people naturally meet, connect and spend time together? Mpowered Voices, the lived experience platform of Mpower, an initiative of Aditya Birla Education Trust (ABET), is exploring that question through ‘Coffee & Conversations’ at in good co’s flagship café in GK2, Delhi. Bringing together diverse voices for an intimate exchange around emotional wellbeing, mental health and experiences that are often difficult to articulate, they explore how something as everyday can create space for conversations that matter. Built on the belief that lived experiences can change the way we understand mental health, Mpowered Voices brings personal stories into the mainstream, fostering empathy, challenging stigma and making conversations around

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Shri Conrad K. Sangma, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Meghalaya , inaugurated the CM-IMPACT Read & Rise Meghalaya” programme at the Assembly Annexe Hall in Shillong

Meghalaya Launches ‘CM-IMPACT Read & Rise’ to Strengthen Foundational Learning and Academic Performance

September 1, 2026

Shillong, August 26, 2026: In a targeted effort to elevate the standard of education and address core learning gaps, the Government of Meghalaya today officially launched the “CM-IMPACT Read & Rise Meghalaya” programme. Shri Conrad K. Sangma, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Meghalaya, inaugurated the initiative at the Assembly Annexe Hall in Shillong, marking a structured step toward universal reading readiness for school children across the State. The “Read & Rise Meghalaya” initiative (Meghalaya Universal Reading Readiness Programme), is a primary pillar of the broader educational reform mandate, CM-IMPACT (Chief Minister’s Initiative for Maximising Pass Achievement and Classroom Triumph). The programme is designed to ensure students develop grade-appropriate reading abilities, providing the necessary foundation for overall academic progress. Notably this intervention

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‘Khelega Bharat, Jeetega Bharat’: This National Sports Day, Vedanta Iron and Steel’s Football and Archery Academies Turn Grassroots Talent into National Champions

August 31, 2026

New Delhi, 31st August 2026: On National Sports Day, observed every year on 29 August in honour of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand, Vedanta Iron and Steel Limited (VISL) reaffirmed its commitment to the government’s vision of “Khelega Bharat, Jeetega Bharat,” spotlighting two of its longest-running grassroots sporting initiatives, the Sesa Football Academy in Goa and the Vedanta ESL Archery Academy in Jharkhand, which together have given hundreds of young athletes from rural and mining-belt communities a genuine pathway from grassroots participation to national and international competition. What began in 1999 on reclaimed mining land in Sankhali, building on the legacy of the Sesa Sports Club, has evolved into one of India’s recognised football development programmes. Established to give talented youngsters, particularly from

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PNB Housing Finance Strengthens its Commitment to Women’s Education with Comprehensive Scholarship Support for Students of Miranda House

September 9, 2026

Supports over 200 meritorious female students from underserved backgrounds covering the full duration of their graduation programs, ahead of International Literacy Day New Delhi, 9th September 2026: On the occasion of International Literacy Day on 8th September, PNB Housing Finance awarded scholarships to over 200 meritorious girl students of Miranda House, University of Delhi, reinforcing the commitment to strengthening women education and empowerment. As part of its Pehel Shiksha education intervention, the Company extended its support to girls from underserved backgrounds with scholarships covering the full duration of their three-year graduation programs across diverse streams. Access to higher education remains a significant challenge for many talented young women from economically disadvantaged families. By providing support throughout the duration of the

Read More »
tcs

TCS Literacy Programme empowers 2.7 million learners annually

September 9, 2026

Advancing literacy and learning opportunities across communities, enabling millions to build sustainable livelihoods and better futures Mumbai, 8th September 2026: Marking International Literacy Day, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, reiterated its commitment to empowering individuals and communities through literacy, digital inclusion, and technology-driven learning. At the forefront of its efforts is the TCS Literacy Programme. Launched by Dr. F.C. Kohli, it has been transforming lives for over 26 years by addressing literacy needs, particularly among women and underserved communities, enabling greater participation in mainstream society in India’s growing digital economy. Since inception, the programme has empowered more than 5.1 million beneficiaries and 493,928 facilitators. In FY26 alone,

Read More »
M3m

M3M Foundation’s iMpower Marks Seven Years with Expansion to Lucknow, Inaugurates Two Multi-Activity Resource Centres

September 9, 2026

In collaboration with Bal Raksha Bharat, the centres will strengthen community-based support for children and vulnerable migrant families Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh | 8th September 2026: Marking seven years of its journey of supporting migrant communities, M3M Foundation’s iMpower programme has expanded its community-based support network with the inauguration of two iMpower Multi-Activity Resource Centres (iMpower-MACs) in Lucknow, in collaboration with Bal Raksha Bharat (Save the Children India). The new centres at SBI Colony–Sachivalaya Colony, near Engineering College Chauraha, and Vinayakpuram, Lucknow, were inaugurated by Dr. Aishwarya Mahajan, Managing Trustee and President, M3M Foundation along with Sanjay Sharma, Director – Resource Mobilization & External Engagement, Bal Raksha Bharat. The centres will provide safe and inclusive spaces for children and adolescents, while

Read More »
Coca Cola

Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Inaugurates Used PET Bottle Collection Drive at Velankanni Festival 2026

September 8, 2026

Nagapattinam/Velankanni, September 08, 2026: Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB), in collaboration with the Velankanni Special Grade Town Panchayat, the Nagapattinam District Administration, and implementation partner Sangam Pratishthan, inaugurated GreenSweep, a ‘Used PET Bottle-Free Velankanni Festival 2026’ drive under its ‘GreenSweep’ initiative during the annual Velankanni Festival. The initiative was inaugurated in the presence of Thiru. K. J. Praveen Kumar, I.A.S., District Collector, Nagapattinam; Tmt. A. Diana Sharmila, Chairman, Velankanni Special Grade Town Panchayat; Thiru. Thomas Alva Edison, Vice Chairman, Velankanni Special Grade Town Panchayat; Thiru D. Kaliyaperumal, Special Executive Officer, and Thiru Subramanyam, Sanitary Officer, Thiru. Dr. Pradeep V. Krishna Kumar, MBBS., DPH., DIH., MBA, Deputy Director of Public Health, Nagapattinam District, along with government officials, community members, visitors, and devotees.

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State Bank of India partners with Bisleri International Pvt Ltd to drive responsible plastic waste management under Bisleri’s “Bottles for Change” initiative

September 7, 2026

Mumbai, September 5, 2026: State Bank of India (SBI), nation’s largest bank, today signed a Letter of Association with Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd. to drive responsible plastic waste management across branches/offices of SBI. As part of the collaboration, Bisleri will carry out training and awareness sessions for SBI employees and housekeeping staff on responsible plastic waste management, collection of used plastic waste from SBI offices and sending for recycling. “Bottles for Change” is an initiative from Bisleri – India’s leading packaged water brand, through which the company engages institutions, housing societies, corporates, and communities to create awareness on responsible plastic waste management. This partnership between SBI and Bisleri is also aimed to support India’s transition towards a circular economy by

Read More »
M3m

Seven Years of iMpower: Building a Future for the People Behind India’s Growth

September 5, 2026

How M3M Foundation’s first flagship initiative grew from one community centre in Gurugram into a seven-year movement reaching thousands of children, women and families across five states. There are initiatives that begin with a programme. And then there are initiatives that begin with a question. For M3M Foundation, that question was simple but significant: if India’s cities are growing with the contribution of migrant workers and underserved communities, who is making sure their families and children are able to grow with them? The answer began taking shape in 2019 with iMpower—M3M Foundation’s first flagship initiative. Its purpose was never limited to putting children into classrooms. It was about creating the conditions that make learning possible and meaningful—early childhood care, continued

Read More »
Ultratech logo

UltraTech to scale up supply chain electrification with 600+ heavy-duty electric truck fleet

September 3, 2026

To transport 5 million MT of clinker and other key materials with potential of over 1,17,000 tonnes of net annual CO₂ reduction, displacing the equivalent of 39 million litres of diesel per year. UltraTech Cement Limited, an Aditya Birla Group company and the world’s largest cement company by sales volume and capacity outside China, announced today that it will scale up its electric vehicle fleet in its logistics operations to 600+ EV trucks by December 2026. UltraTech has signed service contracts with leading EV prime mover manufacturers including Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland, IPLTech, Energy in Motion and Sany along with their subsidiaries and other third-party logistic providers to deploy EV trucks. The total fleet of 600+ EV trucks will transport

Read More »

Mpower’s Mpowered Voices Brings Mental Health Conversations

September 1, 2026

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India What happens when conversations around mental health move beyond formal settings and into spaces where people naturally meet, connect and spend time together? Mpowered Voices, the lived experience platform of Mpower, an initiative of Aditya Birla Education Trust (ABET), is exploring that question through ‘Coffee & Conversations’ at in good co’s flagship café in GK2, Delhi. Bringing together diverse voices for an intimate exchange around emotional wellbeing, mental health and experiences that are often difficult to articulate, they explore how something as everyday can create space for conversations that matter. Built on the belief that lived experiences can change the way we understand mental health, Mpowered Voices brings personal stories into the mainstream, fostering empathy, challenging stigma and making conversations around

Read More »
Shri Conrad K. Sangma, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Meghalaya , inaugurated the CM-IMPACT Read & Rise Meghalaya” programme at the Assembly Annexe Hall in Shillong

Meghalaya Launches ‘CM-IMPACT Read & Rise’ to Strengthen Foundational Learning and Academic Performance

September 1, 2026

Shillong, August 26, 2026: In a targeted effort to elevate the standard of education and address core learning gaps, the Government of Meghalaya today officially launched the “CM-IMPACT Read & Rise Meghalaya” programme. Shri Conrad K. Sangma, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Meghalaya, inaugurated the initiative at the Assembly Annexe Hall in Shillong, marking a structured step toward universal reading readiness for school children across the State. The “Read & Rise Meghalaya” initiative (Meghalaya Universal Reading Readiness Programme), is a primary pillar of the broader educational reform mandate, CM-IMPACT (Chief Minister’s Initiative for Maximising Pass Achievement and Classroom Triumph). The programme is designed to ensure students develop grade-appropriate reading abilities, providing the necessary foundation for overall academic progress. Notably this intervention

Read More »

‘Khelega Bharat, Jeetega Bharat’: This National Sports Day, Vedanta Iron and Steel’s Football and Archery Academies Turn Grassroots Talent into National Champions

August 31, 2026

New Delhi, 31st August 2026: On National Sports Day, observed every year on 29 August in honour of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand, Vedanta Iron and Steel Limited (VISL) reaffirmed its commitment to the government’s vision of “Khelega Bharat, Jeetega Bharat,” spotlighting two of its longest-running grassroots sporting initiatives, the Sesa Football Academy in Goa and the Vedanta ESL Archery Academy in Jharkhand, which together have given hundreds of young athletes from rural and mining-belt communities a genuine pathway from grassroots participation to national and international competition. What began in 1999 on reclaimed mining land in Sankhali, building on the legacy of the Sesa Sports Club, has evolved into one of India’s recognised football development programmes. Established to give talented youngsters, particularly from

Read More »

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